The category-wise distribution and the nominating authorities are listed in the table below:
| S.No | Reserved Category | Seats in each Department / Institute | Issuing Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open Merit (for AJK Nationals) | 27 | (in each Discipline) |
| 2 | Self Support Seats | 6 | (in each Discipline) |
| 3 | Children of Armed Forces | 2 | Nomination by GHQ |
| 4 | Children of School Teacher | 1 | Secretariat of Colleges (AJ&K) |
| 5 | Children of College Teacher | 1 | Secretariat of Colleges (AJ&K) |
| 6 | Children of University Employees | 1 | Nomination by V.C Office |
| 7 | Children of University Teachers | 1 | Nomination by V.C Office |
| 8 | Physically Disabled | 1 | Medical Board established by the University |
| 9 | Sports Seat | 1 | University Sports Committee |
| 10 | Northern Areas/Gilgit Baltistan | 4 | Concerned Nomination Board |
| 11 | FATA | 2 | Ministry of State & Frontier Regions, Islamabad |
| 12 | Jammu & Kashmir Refugees | 2 | Settled in Pakistan |
| 13 | Jammu & Kashmir 89-92 Refugees | 2 | (Occupied Kashmir) |
| 14 | Punjab | 1 | Concerned Nomination Board |
| 15 | KPK | 1 | Concerned Nomination Board |
| 16 | Sindh | 1 | Concerned Nomination Board |
| 17 | Baluchistan | 1 | Concerned Nomination Board |
| 18 | AJK Nationals Settled Abroad / Overseas | 1 | With valid Overseas Pakistani Foundation (OPF) membership |
It is important to note that nominations under categories 3 to 18 must be submitted to the Directorate of Students’ Affairs within the time frame specified in the official advertisement.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
Self Support: Candidates interested in applying under the self-support scheme must use the designated application forms.
Preference will be given to AJK nationals and refugees settled in Pakistan.
Selection will be merit-based and follow the same criteria as open merit seats.
- The number of self-support seats will be announced based on availability of infrastructure in each department.
- Candidates selected on payment seats will be required to pay the standard university fee in addition to a non-refundable payment, as outlined below.
- The entire payment must be made in a single installment via demand draft in favor of the Director Finance, University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad.
Migration/Transfer of Credits: Migration from recognized institutions and credit transfers may be allowed in genuine cases, in accordance with the University’s rules and regulations.